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Used Car of the Day: 1996 Volkswagen Derby

The Truth About Cars

Basically, the car was built in Mexico using parts from Spain. liter engine (some Googling shows that there are different versions of that engine, and indeed one version does make 90 hp). Which was basically a rebadged SEAT Cordoba. This particular example has about 82,000 miles on it and a five-speed manual. The clutch is new, too.

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How Do Automakers Handle Politics?

The Truth About Cars

It's not as fun to read about as a well-written car review of some sexy sports car being tested in Spain, but it matters a lot. Not just to those employed in the industry (or in industry-adjacent jobs, like mine) but also to the car-buying public. As well as here. Thanks for listening! Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

If it wasn’t so stupidly expensive (around $100K, at least), I’d buy one. It’s not due to reach Australia until late 2023, but I drove it at its international media launch in Spain in early 2022. Biggest EV surprise of 2022. There are several very good reasons the Renault Megane E-Tech is my standout EV of 2022.

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

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However, EVs are now much cheaper to buy and usually more affordable in the long-run. For instance, in Spain, SEAT’s recommended list price for its Mii electric is just €17.900 and the Nissan Leaf, one of the most popular EV models on the market, is available for €25.900.

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My journey to and on the Mauritanian Iron Ore Train

Plug Me In

The journey to Mauritania also attracted me because it went through Southern Spain and Morocco, where I had never been before. After a good night’s sleep, I continued my journey through Spain. I took a screenshot and uploaded it to Google Images, and immediately Google knew this place was Ben Amera. Absolutely.